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The Future of U.S.-China Relations: Is ‘Collective Pressure' the Answer?

Jun 14, 2019

Hal Brands, a Professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS, and Zach Cooper, a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, dive into the complexities of U.S.-China relations. They discuss the evolution from optimism to tension in diplomatic ties and the role of collective pressure as a potential strategy. The pair highlight the importance of U.S. alliances and the challenges of maintaining unity among allies. They also explore how generational shifts and narratives impact perspectives, shaping future policy directions in an increasingly fraught geopolitical landscape.

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Zack Cooper

Hal Brands

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Intro

3min

Navigating Career Paths: Academia vs. Government for Ph.D. Candidates

2min

The Evolving Landscape of U.S.-China Relations

19min

Exploring Collective Balancing in U.S.-China Relations

3min

Navigating U.S.-China Relations: The Challenge of Collective Pressure

2min

Navigating U.S.-China Relations: Strategies and Challenges

14min

Navigating U.S.-China Relations

8min

Exploring Collective Pressure in U.S.-China Relations

2min

This week, in the second installment of the series “The Future of U.S.-China Relations” on ChinaEconTalk, Jordan speaks with Professor Hal Brands of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and Zack Cooper, a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. In addition to offering some prescriptions for relieving some of the tension points in the U.S.-China relationship more generally, the pair discuss the major takeaways from their co-published paper in the Texas National Security Review, “After Responsible Stakeholder, What? Debating America’s China Policy.” Get bonus content on Patreon

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